Adenia Glauca

Adenia glauca is an arid plant, native to southern Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. In its native environment it grows in rocky terrain as a tall, deciduous, woody climber. It’s bulbous caudex stores water during periods of abundant rainfall, making this a very drought tolerant species. In its indigenous environment it can grow up to three meters tall, while plants cultivated indoors typically reach up to two feet in height. While a pleasure to look at handle this plant with care.  Adenia glauca contains a poisonous sap that is highly irritating if it is ingested or comes in contact with skin.

Adenia glauca is a species of flowering plant in the passionflower family, Passifloraceae. It is native to southern Africa, where it occurs in southeastern Botswana and northern South Africa. It grows from 0.5 to 3.5 m tall, with its main stem enlarged at ground level.